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Be Knowledgeable: Safe Practices in Bag Tunnel

Bag tunnel is a busy place, and with new routes and construction changes, there's been a significant increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic. With more people and vehicles in the area, it's important to keep safety top of mind:

Drivers

  • Do not exceed 5 MPH in bag tunnels.
  • Stop completely at all stop signs and stop bars.
  • Stay alert for pedestrians and construction.
  • Electric vehicles are silent – honk when approaching pedestrians or construction.

Pedestrians

  • Stay alert, especially near drive lanes
  • Watch for traffic, not your phone.

See something, say something

  • For incidents that result in injury or property damage, call the PDX Communications Center at 503-460-4747.
  • For driving incidents that should be addressed immediately, call the PDX Airport Duty Manager at 503-460-4236
  • Report all other hazards through the PDX bag tunnel safety reporting system.